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Lifesaving Society shares safe boating tips for summer
By ANNA SMITH on May 22nd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Lifesaving Society shared some tips on how to stay safe, as part of Safe Boating Awareness Week, which runs from May 18-24. For this week, the council would like to remind people looking to enjoy activities out on the waterways to boat sober, as many boating related fatalities involve alcohol consumption. Alcohol can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fragmenting AHS not the answer, says AUPE
By ANNA SMITH on May 22nd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Health Statutes Amendment Act, or Bill 22, is aimed to refocus the health-care system to help Albertans find the care they need; however, many health-care workers say it doesn’t address the root of the issue. The bill will enable the transition from one regional health authority, Alberta Health Services, to an integrated system ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP share tips on discouraging break-ins
By medicinehatnews on May 21st, 2024
Medicine Hat News With the warm weather encroaching, and people spending more time away from their homes, the RCMP warn that this could create prime targets for theft if properties are not secured. There were 440 residential break and enters and 45 seasonal property break and enters in Alberta RCMP jurisdictions in May of 2023, ... Read More »
1 responseNewell County students receive trades experience through MHC
By Medicine Hat News on May 21st, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Grasslands School Division students in the County of Newell are getting hands-on experience in the trades as part of a new collaboration with Medicine Hat College. The partnership will welcome students onsite to explore fabrication and welding as part of their Career & Technology Foundations and Career & Technology Studies courses via MHC’s Extended ... Read More »
1 responseMHC staff recognized for work with faculty and community
By Medicine Hat News on May 21st, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat College staff were recognized earlier this month for their work supporting faculty members, at the College & Institutes Canada Connection Conference held in Calgary. The Centre for Innovation & Teaching Excellence was awarded the Leadership Excellence Award for Non-Managerial Staff, a prestigious award that “celebrates the exceptional contributions made by individuals or ... Read More »
1 responseDunmore Equestrian hosts successful fundraiser, looking to future
By ANNA SMITH on May 21st, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Dunmore Equestrian Society is blown away by the support shown at their May 4 fundraising event, and are looking toward the rest of the year with excitement. The event, which featured a dinner, Comedian Joel Jeffrey, as well as auction items, raised approximately $55,000 in a single evening, surpassing previous fundraisers, said Dunmore ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nature walk to explore the wonders of underground
By Medicine Hat News on May 21st, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is looking to bring residents along on a deep dive into the world beneath their feet in a new free program. June 4 will see Underground Cities, a nature walk themed around “vibrant and interesting life beneath our grasslands just waiting to be explored,” said the MHIP. From insects, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pride Guild cleans up Finlay Bridge for IDAHOBIT
By ANNA SMITH on May 21st, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The newly-minted Prairie Pride Guild of Medicine Hat and District gathered despite the cool weather on Friday with rubber gloves and trash bags, determined to hold some space for a significant 2SLGBTQIA+ milestone. Members met at the base of Finlay Bridge with the intent of picking up trash that had accumulated there and in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Ambitious’ 25-year environmental roadmap needs council OK
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 18th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A final green plan that will provide all city corporate operations a roadmap that will guide energy reduction and water conservation strategies over the next 25 years will seek formal approval from council June 3 after it was adopted by energy, land and environment committee members Thursday. The Environmental Framework provides a sustainable plan ... Read More »
1 responseHealth Canada advises to be prepared for wildfire smoke risks
By ANNA SMITH on May 18th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com As wildfire season takes hold across the province, Health Canada reminds residents that even if there are no fires in the area, smoke can travel thousands of kilometres and pose a health hazard. Wildfire smoke is a serious air pollutant, said Health Canada regional air quality specialist, Opel Vuzi. “The smoke is a mixture ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council to consider final details on Clean Energy Improvement program
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 18th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A program that will provide homeowners a financial tool to support energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades on their properties is anticipated to open in June. The Clean Energy Program will allow homeowners to apply for low-interest loans from the city with payments collected through adjusted property taxes. It provides full financing for the ... Read More »
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